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Top Lilacs for Fragrance and Color

Spring means lilacs -- and we have a roundup of 10 top selections for your landscape. These sun-loving, easy-care shrubs are perfect specimen plants or to grow as a hedge for privacy.

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Ted's Top Lilacs

There are hundreds of lilac varieties. Flower colors range from rich, burgundy-purple to lilac, lavender, blue, white, and even creamy yellow. Lilacs have almost as many scents -- with varying degrees of the light floral scent they're famous for to warm, spicy tones. Read on to learn about which varieties lilac expert Ted Collins of Lilac Hill Nursery in Victor, New York, likes best, so you can enjoy carefree color and fragrance in your yard.



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